Kohesi Initiatives

23/04/2026

We are pleased to share Timoteus Anggawan Kusno’s ongoing presentation of 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙥 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢 (2026) at Eye Filmmuseum Amsterdam, as part of 𝘌𝘺𝘦(𝘴) 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯, curated by Hicham Khalidi, on view until 6 September 2026.

Extending his ongoing inquiry into memory, image, and historiography, Takusno presents a dual-channel installation version of 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮 that reflects on how the past is continually imagined and reimagined, through memories that may be borrowed, second-hand, or constructed. Drawing on the logic of trance and possession, the work navigates the strange familiarity of image and sound, moving through the nostalgic register of colonial visual culture until these forms begin to resist and question themselves.

At its centre unfolds a melancholic journey of a painting, one that echoes a shared visual memory for many who grew up in Indonesia in the early 1990s: the “perfect” landscape of two mountains, a paddy field, a road, and a rising sun. What appears neutral reveals itself as a constructed gaze, rooted in the enduring legacy of “Mooi-Indië” and its quiet imposition of rust en orde, where dissonance is subdued and social realities are obscured.

𝗘𝘆𝗲(𝘀) 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻
3 April—6 September 2026
Eye Filmmuseum
Amsterdam

Slide 1 & 2 photos courtesy of Studio Hans Wilschut

27/03/2026

Earlier this year, Timoteus Anggawan Kusno ( ) was selected for “𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 2026”, published by Ocula ( .art ).

Penned by Misong Kim, Takusno’s presentation at Frieze Seoul last year highlighted an installation inspired by an Indonesian martial arts film. Titled 𝘋𝘫𝘰𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘒𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵, the fictitious film is re-presented by Takusno as an archival record of a piece of culture purportedly lost in the politically turbulent period of 1960s Indonesia, through paraphernalia including film slides and hand-painted posters. Takusno speculates on the slippages and synergies between myth, memory and history.

“𝘏𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢, 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥?”

Takusno’s artistic practice seeks to dismantle deeply embedded narratives shaped by the history of a post-colonial, post-dictatorship nation. His work engages with questions of collective memory and power, specifically within the context of Indonesia’s New Order regime and its aftermath. Through this lens, he examines conditions such as historical amnesia, nostalgia, and pervasive feelings of melancholy.

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08/02/2026

Details from the works displayed at kohesi Initiatives’ booth during 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟭

Presenting works by:
Anastasia Astika | Agugn | Dede Cipon | Kareem Soenharjo | Riono Tanggul | Ruth Marbun | Timoteus Anggawan Kusno | Young Kim | Yosefa Aulia

5—8 February 2026
City Hall, PIM 3, Jakarta

Public Days
Friday–Sunday, 6—8 February | 11 AM - 8 PM

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08/02/2026

07/02/2026

Currently shown in Art Jakarta Papers, Riono Tanggul’s 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 series explores the interaction of attractive forces, invisible energy, and the dynamics of relationships. Grounded in the visual language of jewelry and personal objects, the works symbolize emotional “pulls”—forces of attraction that arise between individuals. They explore how objects worn close to the body, particularly jewelry, can embody tangible connections or, conversely, trigger memories and emotional resonance.

The presence of two poles (north–south) serves as a metaphor for balance as well as opposition, explaining phenomena that are difficult to imagine yet have real, observable effects on their surroundings.
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kohesi Initiatives
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟭

𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
5—8 February 2026
City Hall, PIM 3, Jakarta

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Artworks on view:

Riono Tanggul
𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 series
2026
Watercolor and color pencil on paper
10 x 7.5 cm

06/02/2026

kohesi Initiatives at 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟭
5—8 February 2026
City Hall, PIM 3, Jakarta

In this selection, kohesi Initiatives presents an extension of Dede Cipon’s works from his solo exhibition Spectral Echoes; The Side of Human. Riono Tanggul also takes part with his latest series, 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤, alongside excerpts from Timoteus Anggawan Kusno that reengage the story of the Tanah Runcuk project.

Anastasia Astika | Agugn | Dede Cipon | Kareem Soenharjo | Riono Tanggul | Ruth Marbun | Timoteus Anggawan Kusno | Young Kim | Yosefa Aulia

Public Days
Friday–Sunday, 6—8 February | 11 AM - 8 PM

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30/01/2026

kohesi Initiatives is delighted to announce our participation in the first 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝟭
Anastasia Astika | Agugn | Dede Cipon | Kareem Soenharjo | Riono Tanggul | Ruth Marbun | Timoteus Anggawan Kusno | Young Kim | Yosefa Aulia

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧
𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢 & 𝘑𝘦𝘫𝘢𝘬 𝘊𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘺𝘢
Cyanotype Photogram Workshop by Afdruk 56
In collaboration with Ruang MES 56

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5—8 February 2026
City Hall, PIM 3, Jakarta

Invitation & Vernissage
Thursday, 5 February

Public Days
Friday–Sunday, 6—8 February

Advance tickets are now available at artjakarta.com

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22/01/2026

As 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀; 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 comes to a close, kohesi Initiatives express our appreciation to Dede Cipon, whose artistic practice has been integral to the making of this exhibition.

𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 reflected on how people adapt to a hyper-digital reality, not by imitating digital imagery, but by contemplating its influence on human thought. By slowing down, admitting error, and inviting contemplation within the age of relentless acceleration, Cipon attempts to understand how the systems operate and interact, and how, by looking more carefully, we might unlock another way of understanding them.

Our sincere thanks also go to all who have contributed to the realization of this exhibition.

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15/01/2026

Stepping back into the exhibition tour and dialogue 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 which took place on Saturday, (10/1), Dede Cipon and Adhi Pandoyo previewed Cipon’s starting point for the new body of works as something that emerge from a deeply personal observation formed by living in an era where being online has become the default condition rather than a choice.

Cipon extended his notes about how the environment and daily experience is no longer confined to physical presence alone; instead, perception itself is increasingly shaped by constant interactions within the virtual realm of cyberspace. Thoughts, emotions, and even memories are filtered through screens, platforms, and networks that operate through vast and invisible flows of data.

Within this condition, human awareness is continuously mediated by interfaces and machine-driven processes—algorithms that sort information, images that circulate endlessly, and systems that translate lived reality into digital traces.

🔗 This is the final week to visit the solo exhibition, 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯. Make sure to catch the show while it runs until 18 January 2026.

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𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀; 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻
Solo exhibition by Dede Cipon

6 Dec 2025 - 18 January 2026

Tirtodipuran Link Building A
Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 50
Yogyakarta 55143

09/01/2026

In 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 (2025), horizontal lines and dotted sequences suggest parallel streams without a clear beginning or end, emphasizing continuity. Lines imply structured transmission and infrastructure, while dots introduce fragmentation, packetization, and moments of interruption. Color is used formally to differentiate layers and rhythms, echoing the visual logic of signals and interfaces without assigning fixed meanings.

Seen through the same lens, 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 (2025) originates from a single fragment from a feed: an image structure designed for endless repetition, rapid consumption, and partial attention. The same grid is drawn directly into a silkscreen using water-soluble pastel and printed as a monoprint repeatedly. The image gradually loses clarity through looser drawing process and the instability of the medium itself. The screen retains the gesture of drawing, but only imperfectly, introducing erosion with every transfer.

In the exhibition, Cipon’s works reflect how digital images circulate today, durable in structure yet fragile in significance. 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 is worn down through constant exposure, replaced by sensation and repetition.
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Images (in order of slides):

[𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀]
2025
Pencil, acrylic, and spray paint on paper
38 x 60 cm

[𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝟬𝟭]
2025
Water-soluble pastel, soft pastel, & acrylic on paper
60 x 30 cm

[𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝟬𝟮]
2025
Water-soluble pastel & acrylic on paper
56 x 28 cm
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𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀; 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻
Solo exhibition by Dede Cipon

6 Dec 2025 - 18 January 2026

Tirtodipuran Link Building A
Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 50
Yogyakarta 55143